Shift Manager - Bulk Cheese & Whey

About the Role As a Shift Manager for Bulk Cheese & Whey, you will report directly to the Assistant Bulk Cheese & Whey Production Manager and play a key role delivering operational excellence within the department. You will be required to support the day-to-day operational management of Bulk Cheese & Whey department. You will manage a team tasked with optimising Cheese and Whey production

Key Responsibilities Assist the Bulk Cheese & Whey Management Team by overseeing all aspects of Cheese manufacturing operations whilst on shift, ensuring efficient and effective performance across all shifts Support daily operations to achieve operational targets and strategic objectives. Assist in managing all aspects of people management for your team, to include developing and empowering your team of operatives to assume ownership of their responsibilities, proactively monitoring and addressing poor performance, attendance, and communicating effectively with your team.

Prepare regular production status updates and reports on a daily, weekly basis forthe Production Manager highlighting key performance metrics, identify performance gaps, trends, potential challenges and improvements Ensure all Cheese and Whey products meet customer specifications and quality standards. Maintain rigorous hygiene controls and manage the team to support food safety and audit readiness. Support the use of lean manufacturing techniques and initiatives with particular emphasis on lean tools such as Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis and Standard Work for the investigation and identification of preventative and corrective action Ensure accurate stock control and inventory management.

Take responsibility for minimising material wastage, overtime, downtime and improve yield accuracy through effective monitoring and reporting. Develop strong collaborative working relations with all internal departments including production, engineering, and quality and third party contractors. Take ownership of compliance, and health and safety regulations, contributing to and ensuring an adherence to site safety culture. About the Person

Essential Criteria :
Minimum 3 years recent relevant experience in a similar role within a FMCG manufacturing/production environment Food Hygiene Certification or evidenced track record of delivering against quality/food safety requirements. Previous experience in process control or operating plant machinery Evidenced experience of H&S awareness and compliance Proficient in MS Office applications Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively in accordance with production and delivery targets.

Excellent problem solving and organisational skills with a hands-on approach Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate to a range of internal and external stakeholders, and to coordinate between different departments and senior management. Strong leadership qualities and the motivation to inspire all the team Desirable Criteria:
Educated to degree level, preferably in a science or Food Technology discipline Experience in lean manufacturing or process improvement techniques. Minimum 2 years experience in Cheese and Whey processing Level 3 Food Hygiene Level 3 HACCAP Learn more about the company and to apply online Completed application forms must be received online before 5:00pm on Monday 12 th January 2026 Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.

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